YnM Cooling Weighted Blanket — 100% Cooling Oeko-Tex Certified Material with Premium Glass Beads (Light Grey, 48''x72'' 20lbs), Suit for One Person(~190lb) Use on Twin/Full Bed

jocucinaUnited States

I was skeptical, but i think there is something to weighted blankets!

I’ve struggled with insomnia for years and years, in part due to what i call “runaway brain” and the inability to fall asleep for over an hour or more. I thought it would get better with retirement but it didn’t. I’ve tried CBD, THC, antihistamine, melatonin, white noise, listening to podcasts with a pillow speaker, turning off blue screens by 8 pm, all to no avail. So while watching the morning news recently there was mention of the benefits of weighted blankets, which I had heard of before but considered them to be a gimmick. But this news report talked about the how they release serotonin levels. So I thought, what the hell, and went off and did some research online. I eventually choosing this YnM bamboo blanket after reading many reviews. Because I weigh 115 lbs I bought the 12 lb blanket. (The proper weight is 10% of your body weight). At first i thought it might be too heavy - it does take a bit of getting used to, and I probably would have done well with a 10 lb too, but it’s not enough for me to exchange it for the lighter blanket. I do feel that i am getting used to the weight after two weeks. What happened right away is that the first time i used it I fell asleep within 30 minutes. And even though i still had to get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, i went right back to sleep. It was my first night of 8 hours of sleep in months and months! However, I didn’t credit the blanket just yet because it was particularly cold that evening and sleep is always better during winter weather. But second night, same thing. While I did get a little warmer in the middle of the night and threw it off, I later put it back on and slept until 8 am. Again, i had 8 hours of sleep, without runaway brain and also falling asleep faster. This is unprecedented for me. I’ve now been sleeping with this blanket for a couple of weeks and have decided there is indeed something to weighted blankets and better sleep. I am having vivid dreams that tells me i am getting deeper sleep. At times in the morning i don’t want to get out of bed because it feels so cozy. (I’m so glad I’m retired!) Observing my experience, my husband is now interested in getting one as he too suffers from insomnia, so we are going to get 20 lb twin size for him. That way i can get rid of the blanket under the quilt which I believe will help us from getting too warm. I do love the soft satiny feel of the fabric and the color gray that I ordered is a beautiful light gray. It was surprising how flat it lays when folded (see photo) as I was expecting it to be bulky. I may do an update here later and give the blanket 5 stars but it’s still a bit early and i want to see if it holds up and how it washes. I decided against buying the duvet cover as reviews show that it doesn’t fit that well. Also i want the blanket to look nice when folded and i don’t want to struggle every day getting it off and on. Edited to add on 7-11-20. I changed my review to five stars after sleeping with this blanket for months. It’s amazing. And is still like new. I am even using it in summertime and it does not make me hot (we do have air conditioning and cool air keeps the blanket fabric cool.) my husband loves his too. I’ve recommended this to many friends.

Amazon CustomerUnited States

Glorious!

Where have you been my whole life?!!! This is a restless-leg-sufferer's dream-come-true (pun intended)! No more endless nights of tossing and turning. Nearly instantly, the restless-leg is silenced! I originally went with a different brand blanket. It was too hot and the 7” pocket size made it too awkward and floppy to manage. This YnM Cooling Weighted Blanket has 2” pockets for the beads; not only for more even weight distribution throughout the blanket, but makes it much easier to manage. The maneuverability may not be as necessary of a consideration with a smaller or less-weighty blanket, but with the queen-size at 25 pounds, it sure makes a difference. The charts are very helpful for deciding blanket weight recommendations for body weight as well. The cooling side on this blanket also really does help from getting too warm. While the blue and grey blanket itself is beautiful and soft, I would strongly recommend a cover, to help protect the blanket from less-frequent washing (my washing machine thanks me). I read many reviews on different blankets and covers, and many were displeased; stating a need for more ties on both the blankets and the covers. This blanket has an ample 16 loops! I paired this blanket with this 16-string cover: YnM Exclusive Cooling Rayon Derived from Bamboo & Cozy Velvet Dual-Sided Duvet for Weighted Blankets with 16 Strings (60''x80'') - Blue Grey. I have tactile sensitivities, so I was a bit skeptical with how the cooling-side fabric would feel on my skin. I ran the cover through the wash, and it feels soft! I am so delighted with my purchase!! I appreciate the Certified OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100. So many thoughtful details were obviously considered in the design of this blanket. A worthwhile investment for my sleep and my health. Now, you’ll have to excuse me…. I’m going to sneak off for a nap! 😉

Kindle CustomerUnited States

Really nice blanket - with a bonus hidden feature.

Pet owners - read on. So the thing is that some people will like a weighted blanket - others won't. I personally love 'em - I use it year round (even in the summer down here in the south!) Comforting once you get used to it. I tend to sleep hot and this blanket is cooling - it seems to be even more cooling than the one I used this to replace. But whether or not you might like the feeling is a personal one. . . The biggest takeaway to me is that the fabric is awesome at repelling fur/hair from your pets if they get up on the bed!!! My wife and I each have our own weighted blanket - mine is this rayon from bamboo - hers is a microfiber material. . . . I have to vacuum her blanket DAILY to get the pet hair off it. If I let it go for 2 to 3 days it looks like the blanket is a pet. Trust me, these things are a pain to vacuum let alone wash n dry or tumble it in the dryer to get the hair off. It looks just plain gross. Love my pets but not their hair during shedding time . . . My blanket - repels the fur and I vacuum it off the floor - much easier Rayon bamboo is the ONLY way to go if you have pets - otherwise you'll do as I do - vacuum daily and look at a disgusting blanket. I can't say enough about this blanket and material. Also - you might want to consider getting the rayon/bamboo duvet cover (I did) it will also save the blanket from abuse/wear n tear by your dogs. It's a pain to tie the blanket down to but once done you'll appreciate the effort.

Amazon CustomerUnited States

Great blanket, good material, and helpful for sleep

I ordered a 20 lb queen size blanket. I’m 5’4” and weigh around 200 lbs. The weight feels good and not too heavy at all. The glass beads inside are small so you really can’t feel the beads at all. They are glass and you can tell because they add a definite cooling effect to the blanket. The beads are distributed well and don’t bunch up or move around that is noticeable. The material is soft and high quality. Even though the material of the blanket itself is nice, I will definitely be purchasing a duvet cover for it. 20 lbs is definitely heavy and I think it would be hard on my washing machine. You can hand wash it, but it’s already 20 lbs and if it got wet I have no doubt that weight would easily double if not more. The feel of the weighted blanket is lovely. I have chronic pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. It definitely helped reduce my pain and I have no doubt it will help my anxiety and insomnia. I’m excited for a great night of rest. Because of my health issues, I’m a person that gets up at least once if not more a night. The weighted blanket can be a tiny bit more difficult to get out of if you’re in a rush, but nothing significant. I think the benefits definitely outweigh that. I have cats and they have yet to ruin to the blanket. So far, even with kneading on the blanket it hasn’t ripped any holes. Overall I’m very satisfied with this blanket. If you’re on the fence about ordering one, do it! I don’t think you will be disappointed!